BUDGAM: Speaker J&K Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather today inaugurated one-day Mega Awareness Camp cum Seminar for artisans, weavers and trainees at Nagam Chadoora here.
The Awareness Camp was organised by Handicrafts & Handloom Department.
The camp witnessed active participation of artisans, weavers, and trainees, besides officers and officials from various line departments.
In his inaugural address, Speaker applauded the role of artisans in preserving Kashmir’s rich cultural heritage. He called upon them to adopt innovation and market-driven approaches while pursuing their craft with sincerity and dedication.
Stressing on the need for self-reliance, Rather said artisans should strive to become Job Givers instead of Job Seekers. He also assured full support for initiatives aimed at the socio-economic upliftment of artisan communities.
Assistant Director Handicrafts & Handloom Budgam, on the occasion, highlighted the achievements and initiatives of the department aimed at strengthening the handicrafts and handloom sector. He urged artisans to take full benefit of the welfare schemes and capacity-building programmes being implemented by the Department.
Other speakers from various departments shared detailed insights into schemes and opportunities available for artisans and trainees.
Deputy Registrar Cooperatives Budgam, Principals of Government Polytechnic College and Government Girls Higher Secondary School Chadoora, representatives from J&K Bank Nagam Chadoora, and others officers were present on the occasion.
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